Core Refusal Reason
Substandard and unsafe vehicular access and parking arrangements due to the narrow laneway and the elimination of existing turning space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The restricted nature and narrow width of the existing laneway are insufficient to facilitate safe off-street parking or vehicular circulation to an acceptable standard.
- The proposed extension would eliminate an established access route serving the rear parking and turning area, resulting in inadequate maneuvering space.
- The development would lead to unsafe access arrangements that would seriously injure the residential amenities of adjoining properties and fail to comply with the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey mono-pitch extension at 398 Harold's Cross Road, Dublin 6w. The application was refused primarily because the development would obstruct an established access route to rear parking and turning areas. The Planning Authority determined that the narrow laneway is unsuitable for the resulting parking and circulation requirements, leading to substandard and unsafe access arrangements that would negatively impact the residential amenity of the area an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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